Martha Lane-Fox CBE, having been created Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho, of Soho in the City of Westminster, was introduced and made the solemn affirmation, supported by Lord Chadlington and Baroness King of Bow, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Introduction: Lord Berkeley of Knighton

Michael Fitzhardinge Berkeley CBE, having been created Baron Berkeley of Knighton, of Knighton in the County of Powys, was introduced and took the oath, supported by Lord Williams of Elvel and Lord Burns, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Royal Assent

The following Acts and Measures were given Royal Assent:

Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act,

Presumption of Death Act,

Mobile Homes Act,

Antarctic Act,

Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act,

Jobseekers (Back to Work Schemes) Act,

Diocese in Europe Measure,

Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Measure.